Theme: WHEN TRAUMA IS MISTAKEN FOR DEMONIZATION

Theme: WHEN TRAUMA IS MISTAKEN FOR DEMONIZATION

Health   November 14, 2026

 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS – PART 2

By Rev B Chinhara

Not every battle of the mind is a spiritual attack. Sometimes, what appears to be demonization is the manifestation of deep emotional wounds, unresolved trauma, and psychological distress.

In many Christian communities, people struggling with mental health challenges are sometimes misunderstood, labelled as demon-possessed, or subjected to repeated deliverance sessions when what they desperately need is understanding, compassion, counseling, and appropriate professional care.

But how do we distinguish between spiritual struggles and psychological trauma? Can prayer, deliverance, counseling, and medical treatment coexist?

In this second episode of Mental Health Matters, we explore the danger of misinterpreting trauma as demonization, the silence surrounding men’s mental health, and the importance of creating safe spaces for healing within our churches, families, and communities.

Faith and professional mental health care should not be viewed as enemies. God can work through prayer, compassionate relationships, counseling, and medical professionals.

The Church must be a place of healing, not a place where wounded people are further wounded through misunderstanding and stigma.

Join me in this important conversation as we seek to replace judgment with compassion, stigma with understanding, and silence with hope.

Watch, reflect, and share. Someone may be suffering in silence and desperately needs this message.

#MentalHealthMatters #WhenTraumaIsMistakenForDemonization #FaithAndMentalHealth #TraumaHealing #ChurchAndMentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma

EFZ Announces Walk4Gratitude Community Walkathon In Harare

EFZ Announces Walk4Gratitude Community Walkathon In Harare

Local   November 13, 2026

 

Staff Writer - The Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ) has announced plans to host a community walkathon in Harare on November 28, 2026, as part of an initiative encouraging people to reflect on their achievements and express gratitude for the year.

In a statement issued on Thursday, EFZ invited members of the public to participate in the #Walk4Gratitude event, which seeks to bring communities together through physical activity, reflection and appreciation.

The walkathon will begin at 6am at Prince Edward High School in Harare, with participants required to pay a registration fee of US$10 per person.

EFZ said the initiative was designed to provide an opportunity for people to celebrate personal milestones, appreciate their loved ones and recognise the positive contributions made within their communities throughout 2026.

"Gratitude is best expressed in motion!" the organisation said, encouraging people from different backgrounds to join the walk.

The fellowship said participants should expect a refreshing morning characterised by social interaction, wellness and positive energy.

Interested participants have been encouraged to register through the online registration form ahead of the event.

The initiative is being promoted under EFZ's broader message, #PrayEngageBuild, alongside the hashtags #Walk4Gratitude, #Community and #Wellness.

EFZ Empowers Women Through Inheritance Laws at 2026 Annual Conference

EFZ Empowers Women Through Inheritance Laws at 2026 Annual Conference

Local   November 12, 2026

  By A Correspondent- 

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ) has stepped up efforts to empower women through legal awareness, with inheritance rights taking centre stage at its 2026 Women's Annual Conference held in Bulawayo last week.

EFZ Board Member, Advocate T. Rabvukwa, took participants through inheritance laws, equipping women with knowledge about their legal rights and the importance of understanding issues surrounding inheritance and property ownership.

The conference was held under the theme "Breaking Camp", which sought to encourage women to move beyond existing limitations and embrace opportunities for personal growth, empowerment and greater participation in society.

Rabvukwa's presentation highlighted the importance of legal education in helping women understand inheritance matters and become better positioned to protect their rights and interests.

The initiative reflects the importance of combining spiritual development with practical knowledge that enables women to make informed decisions and navigate legal and social challenges.

Through such engagements, EFZ continues to provide platforms for women to access information, share experiences and strengthen their capacity to contribute meaningfully to their families and communities.

ZCC: Returning Migrants Deserve Dignity, Not Despair

ZCC: Returning Migrants Deserve Dignity, Not Despair

Local   November 11, 2026

 

By Staff Writer - The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) says no returning citizen should be left to face reintegration alone, after hosting a high-level monitoring visit in Beitbridge to assess its migration response work.

On 5 November 2026, ZCC welcomed a Diakonia delegation led by Program Manager Tendai Pikirayi and Finance Officer Rosemary Bopoto, under the South Africa Migration Response Project.

The team visited the Beitbridge Reception and Support Centre, where they met the Beitbridge District Development Coordinator's (DDC) office, ZCC local church leaders, IOM and the Red Cross to witness first-hand how returnees are received.

Speaking during the visit, ZCC officials said the work is about far more than handouts.

"For us, this response goes beyond providing immediate assistance. It is about upholding human dignity, offering compassion and ensuring that returning migrants are not left to navigate the challenges of reintegration alone," a ZCC representative said.

"Returning citizens often arrive exhausted, distressed and uncertain about what lies ahead. Meeting them with a safe journey onward, basic necessities and a listening ear is what dignified return should look like."

With support from Diakonia, ZCC has now reached more than 2,000 individuals with cross-sectoral support, including bus fares for onward travel for vulnerable migrants, hygiene care packages, blankets, and psychosocial and spiritual care.

The DDC's office commended ZCC for the intervention, saying the support had made a real difference at the border.

"We commend ZCC's work, made possible through Diakonia's support, and we reiterate that such efforts should continue," the DDC's office said.

ZCC said it will continue to stand with returning citizens, ensuring they are received with dignity, care and hope as they rebuild their lives back home.

RCZ Ibex Hill Congregation Welcomes Rev. Allan Makukula

RCZ Ibex Hill Congregation Welcomes Rev. Allan Makukula

international   November 10, 2026

By A Correspondent -

The Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) Ibex Hill Congregation has expressed its commitment to supporting and praying for Rev. Allan Makukula as he takes up his leadership responsibilities within the church.

In a message shared last week, the congregation warmly welcomed Rev. Makukula, pledging to stand alongside him as he leads the church and serves its members.

Drawing inspiration from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, which encourages believers to recognise and appreciate those who labour among them and provide spiritual leadership, the congregation emphasised the importance of honouring church leaders and supporting their ministry.

"Rev. Allan Makukula, we receive you with love, and we commit to pray for you, support you, and walk with you as you lead us," the congregation said.

The message highlighted the congregation's readiness to work together with its new leader, underscoring the importance of unity, prayer and mutual support in strengthening the church's mission.

The biblical passage also calls on believers to hold their spiritual leaders in high regard and live peacefully with one another, reinforcing the values of respect, fellowship and collective responsibility within the Christian community.

Faith Builds Healing: ZCC Opens Mission Hospital To Serve Bikita South

Faith Builds Healing: ZCC Opens Mission Hospital To Serve Bikita South

Local   November 09, 2026

 

Staff Writer - In the hills of Mazengwa, in Bikita South, a new mission hospital stands as a testament to faith put into action. Built by the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Moria Zimbabwe and its partners, the facility is now waiting only for medical equipment and government support before it can open its doors to the sick.

For the Church, the hospital is not just bricks and mortar. It is ministry.

The completed Mazengwa Mission Hospital is expected to end years of painful journeys for villagers who have had to travel long distances to Mashoko and Silveira hospitals for basic care. For pregnant mothers, for children, and for the elderly, those journeys have often meant the difference between life and death.

Residents say they welcomed the hospital as an answer to prayer, but they are now appealing to Government to equip it so that healing can begin.

"For years, we used to travel to Mashoko and Silveira hospitals to access healthcare services, which affected the elderly, pregnant women and children. However, when this institution was established, we were happy, although it is still to be equipped and capacitated," said one villager.

Another community member said the Church had shown what it means to love one's neighbour in practical terms.

"We want to appreciate the role being played by the Church in serving the community. A hospital is a big investment in our community, and we are looking forward to this facility becoming operational very soon," said the villager.

ZCC Moria Zimbabwe spokesperson Mr Simon Mazengwa said the project flows directly from the Church's Christian calling to care for the vulnerable.

"Our objective is to provide free primary healthcare, focusing on maternal and child health for vulnerable rural families. As a church, it is also our role to look after our communities as we continue working with our Government to improve on our community needs," he said.

Church leaders say the hospital reflects the biblical mandate to heal the sick and to serve those whom society often forgets. In a rural community where clinics are few and transport is scarce, the mission hospital is intended to be a place where faith and healthcare meet, where mothers can deliver safely, where children can be treated early, and where the elderly can be cared for with dignity.

For now, the building stands ready, a symbol of what the Church has already given. What remains is for Government and partners to provide beds, medicines, equipment and health workers, so that the vision can move from construction to compassion in action.

THEME: IT IS NOT HOW MANY TIMES YOU FALL, BUT HOW MANY TIMES YOU RISE!

THEME: IT IS NOT HOW MANY TIMES YOU FALL, BUT HOW MANY TIMES YOU RISE!

Daily teaching   November 07, 2026

 

“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.” (Micah 7:8)

Life is not measured by how many times we fall, but by our courage and determination to rise again. Falling is part of the human journey, but remaining fallen is a choice we must refuse to make.

Sometimes we fall because of failure, disappointment, betrayal, sickness, financial struggles, broken relationships, or circumstances beyond our control. At other times, we fall because of our own mistakes and poor decisions. But whatever brought us down must never have the final word over our lives.

Many successful people are not strangers to failure. They stumbled, lost opportunities, suffered rejection, and experienced painful setbacks. What distinguishes them is not that they never fell, but that they refused to remain on the ground. They gathered their strength, learned from their failures, and began again.

Remember, you are not your fall. Your past failure is an event, not your identity. Your setback is not your destination. Your fall cannot define your future.

Micah boldly declares, “When I fall, I shall arise!” This is the language of faith, resilience, and unwavering hope in God.

Above all, look to Jesus Christ, our greatest inspiration. He fell beneath the weight of the cross, yet continued towards Calvary. He was crucified, buried, and on the third day rose victoriously from the grave.

Because Jesus rose, we too can rise. Your story is not over. Rise again!

To God be the glory 

Rev B Chinhara

Benny Hadassah Muzanambombe Reflects On First-Ever Live Show With Bishop Charamba 15 Years Ago

Benny Hadassah Muzanambombe Reflects On First-Ever Live Show With Bishop Charamba 15 Years Ago

Entertainment   November 06, 2026

 

Staff Writer - Gospel music minister Benny Hadassah Muzanambombe has shared a nostalgic reflection on her first-ever live music show, recalling how he met Bishop Charamba 15 years ago in Mutare.

In a post on Friday, Muzanambombe said the two photographs captured a 15-year journey since he first met the celebrated gospel musician at Sakubva Beit Hall in Mutare.

He revealed that the occasion marked his first experience attending a live music performance, with Elder Fungie Partson Kaguramamba playing a special role by purchasing his entry ticket.

"These two images have a 15 years difference. I met Bishop Charamba for the first time paSakubva Beit Hall in Mutare and that was my first time to attend a live show ever. Special thanks to Elder Fungie Partson Kaguramamba for buying the entry ticket for me," he said.